ClarityBV provides independent business valuation services, including financial reporting and tax valuations, litigation support, and transaction consulting. Our clients range from small, closely held manufacturers to the top 125 automobile dealerships in the U.S.

Choosing a Business Valuation Specialist

Before hiring a business appraiser, ask at least three questions.

1. Does the appraiser hold a business valuation designation? Not all valuation credentials are created equal.
   
   
• The ASA designation requires 10,000 hours of valuation experience, completion of exams, and peer review of an appraiser's work product.
• The ABV designation requires the CPA designation, completion of an exam, and involvement in 6 valuation projects.
• The CVA designation requires the CPA designation, completion of an exam, and a case study.
  


2. Does the appraiser work full-time in business valuation?
   
   
   • Valuing a business is more than plugging numbers into a financial model. Dedication is required to learn the “craft” of valuation – the assumptions and risks that drive value.
     
     
3. Does the appraiser have experience with similar projects?
   
   
   • Prior experience with your industry and project type may give an appraiser a head start in analyzing your business and defining the appropriate scope of work.